Course Overview Flashcards
What are some causes of skin disease?
Drugs, Sunlight, Allergens, Irritants, Internal disease, Infections, Temperature/Humidity
What are the classes of tumour?
Malignant, Pre-malignant, Benign
What are some classes of rashes?
Environmental, Occupational, Inflammatory, Infections, Iatrogenic, Infestations, Immunological, Systemic disease related, Inherited, Multifactorial
What are some examples of disfigurement?
Birth marks, Acne scarring
What is the most common cause of loss of work?
Skin disease
What are some common skin diseases?
Eczema/Dermatitis, Infections, Acne, Skin tumours, Psoriasis
What is the definition of prevalence?
Total number of cases within a population at any time
What is the definition of incidence?
The number of new cases within a given period of time
What skin conditions are becoming more common in the UK?
Skin cancers, Venous leg ulceration, Atopic dermatitis
